Which in you people's opinion is the best performance/value wise or a router?

[j@cko]

I want to purchase a 4 ports internet gateway router. I've been thinking getting a Netgear RT314. Any other suggestions that is best bang for bucks?

 

[JungleJoe]

Try Linksys BEFSR41

 

[j@cko]

They are the same price. Which brand is better? Support, reputation wise?

 

[JungleJoe]

I have been using the Linksys router for 6 months now, not a single problem at all.

 

[JackMDS]

There is NO Best.

There is what fits my needs, and my budget.

Log to this page:

http://www.practicallynetworked.com/

Scroll a little down, and look at the right side.

Under the heading Popular Reviews, you will find reviews of the Major Cable/DSL Routers.

 

[Russ]

I've been using the Linksys for nearly a year with ZERO problems. But, the Netgear is also an excellent product. You won't go wrong in either case. Reach in to your pocket, grab a coin and flip it.

Russ, NCNE

 

[j@cko]

I think I will go with Netgeat's RT314. From the review, it says it's faster.

 

[Russ]

Did the reviewer test say, 20 of each? If not, there is no validity to any assertions made. Reviews are a good place to get basic information, but that's the extent of their value.

Russ, NCNE

 

[JungleJoe]

j@cko,

Don't just buy stuff because the reviews say it's good, they are not 100% reliable.

 

[bex0rs]

In addition to being a standard router, the SMC Barricade also has a print server and a 4/8 port switch integrated. The only other one that I have used was the Dlink Residential Gateway. Avoid that one at all costs, but the SMC has been excellent.

~bex0rs

 

[JackMDS]

You want to buy Hardware:

1. Manufacture Information; Can not be the decisive factor since it is tainted by the need of the Manufacture to sell.

2. Review information; Can not be the decisive factor since they test only one sample (and many times this is a sample given by the manufacture for review.)

3. A user information; Can not be the decisive factor since it is tainted by the need of self justifying his/her decision making, and a lot of time it is based on a sample of one.

So what you do?

You make yourself knowledgeable of the above three factors, you take a risk, you buy, and then you can tell every one that "you are the greatest".


Disclaimer: This of course does not include the ?professional plumbers? that has the chance to use hardware in situations that are more objective